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Results: EcoSystem Mircle mudd filter w/Caulerpa or hybrid. how long should lights stay on?

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    dcook - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default Refugium lights

    I have a refugium with Miracle mudd. Should i leave lights on for 24hr or 12hrs or 8 hrs

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    24 hour light cycle for the fuge will help combat pH swing through the night.
    What kind of light are you rockin'?
    "We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
    "If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys

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    Refigium lights 65W pc flood light.
    Tank 250w HQI 14k
    Last edited by dcook; 10-08-2009 at 08:11 AM.

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    http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html
    Thats what I use. And seriously my chaeto has exploded in growth in just a weeks time. I feed a lot too.
    "We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
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    When I had my tank I always ran the refuge lights in an opposite cycle of the DT, plus 30 min overlap at each cycle. Always worked well for me. Had MH on DT and CF on fuge.
    Does water always taste like salt and poo????


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    Quote Originally Posted by jojo22 View Post
    When I had my tank I always ran the refuge lights in an opposite cycle of the DT.
    I Concur. This is how I have always done it and I also use the 65W Flood.

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